Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our program. The Houston Methodist Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery is designed to train vascular surgeons so that they can provide personalized, comprehensive surgical care of the highest quality, and become eligible for the Primary Certificate in Vascular Surgery. We have a long tradition as leaders in vascular surgery through the efforts of Drs. Michael DeBakey and Stanley Crawford and are the first and largest accredited integrated residency program in Texas. Our faculty members are recognized both locally and nationally as leaders in the field of vascular surgery.

The five-year program is designed to provide trainees with a comprehensive core surgical experience at Houston Methodist Hospital. Residents rotate on the vascular surgery services of Houston Methodist Hospital and several community-based Houston Methodist hospitals. Our program offers an unparalleled clinical volume, dedication to mentorship, and a commitment to developing skilled clinicians. Our residents work with both vascular surgery faculty as well as cardiac surgery faculty, leading to a more robust operative experience. The research focus of our department includes industry sponsored trials, investigational devices, and basic science. Although a dedicated research year is not required, research is encouraged and those with research interests are supported. Our residents are exposed to a wide variety of vascular pathologies and leave the program with a rich open and endovascular experience. We pride ourselves in having equal clinical volume between open and endovascular procedures. Graduates are well prepared to confidently manage and treat the totality of vascular pathologies including those of arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. Our graduates complete their training with confidence in their surgical and clinical abilities and have succeeded in both academic and private practices.

Thank you for your interest in the integrated vascular surgery residency program at Houston Methodist.

Application Process

Residency applications and required documentation must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service(ERAS).

Interview Dates 2025 - 2026

01/16/2026
01/30/2026

Please note that the interviews for 2025 - 2026 will be held in-person. 

Criteria

Applicants for residency must have graduated from medical school and meet at least one of the following criteria: 

• Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada or graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school who meet the following qualifications:
  • Hold a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
  • Holds a J-1 Visa or is a US citizen, a naturalized US citizen or permanent resident

Responsibility

Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.

• Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
• Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.

Materials

The documentation listed below must be submitted with the application: 

• Medical school academic transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• USMLE/COMLEX scores
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement

Interview Selection Process

Invitations to interview at Houston Methodist for positions in the integrated vascular surgery residency will be sent via e-mail. Interview spots at each date are limited and prompt responses are appreciated.